Glasses That Unlock Potential | Park City News

Park City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

Hundreds of Utah students are getting a life-changing boost this fall thanks to Vision Van Go, a mobile eye clinic rolling into schools and offering free exams and glasses. For many, it’s their first-ever eye check-up—and the results? A dramatic leap in classroom performance, confidence, and even social engagement. Kids who once struggled to read the board or recognize letters now see clearly, laugh more, and surprise themselves—like one first grader who suddenly realized street signs had words on them. Powered by school nurses, community volunteers, and real optometrists, the program has…